Snow Flurry

It's Digi Choosday at Polkadoodles and I've teamed this cute snowy image of Winnie Winterland Polar Friends and a spotty Eden Heaven background paper to represent snow.  

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Polar Bear: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy
• Hair: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
• Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Browns: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Reds: Festive Berries, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
• Ground: Speckled Egg
  

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Christmas Presents

Christmas may be over but as Santa bought me a few Christmas image stamps it would be a shame not to get a few of them inky!  He was kind enough to send me this lovely set from Colorado Crafts, and I've inked up all 3 images from it, the first being these cute critters playing with their presents.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Browns: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Reds: Candied Apple, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• Colorado Craft Christmas Presents
• Maya Design Coffee in the Arbor papers
  

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

James is a Cracker of a Bear

I've always preferred pastels than brights, in particular pink and blue; the feminine pink offset with the baby blue.  I've used my two favourite colours for this James the Bear card.  I love how pink looks for Christmas cards.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Pinks: Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry
• Greys: Pumice Stone

Card Recipe:

• James Christmas Cracker
• Lawn Fawn Stitched Scalloped Border Dies
• MFT Dienamics Stitched Circle Stax
• Maya Design papers
• Tonic Studios Modern Merry Christmas
• Embroidery thread
• Gems

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Gnome for Christmas

I've used Whimsy Stamps Gnome for Christmas on today's circle shaped card, and a little plaid paper from MFT.  I love the circle shape, but to stop it 'rocking' I've cut a sliver off the base of the back of the card to give it a bit of stability!

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Wood: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Reds: Festive Berries, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
• Greys: Hickory Smoke

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Santa's Boots

I'm planning ahead for next December already making a Christmas card using Holibobs Santa from Polkadoodles for today's Digi Choosday Challenge.  I've watercoloured him using DI inks and mounted the image onto red card cut into the shape of Santa's boot.  The white 'fur' is glitter card (which I find impossible to photograph), and the sole is a thin strip of black card.  I've then drawn in highlight with a white gel pen.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Reds: Candied Apple, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
• Snow: Speckled Egg, Weathered Wood
• Greys: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Something New (image, cardbase shape)
• Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Heffalump Tags

There's a new release of cute babies and critters at  Lili of the Valley today, and I've made a little trio of tags using some ellies and a fabulous new die (gorgeous Xmas pressie from a lovely friend).  

These Nitwit Collections Papers are some of my favourites with their auqa blue and lilacs, so they were the colour inspiration for my ellie tags.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Ellies: Tattered Rose, Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord
• Outfits: Speckled Egg, Broken China, Peacock Feathers
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Ground: Old Paper, Pumice Stone

Card Recipe:

• Lili of the Valley Elephants
• Gummiapan Large Old Tag die
• Pinkfresh Studio Classic Edgers
• MFT Stitched Basic Edges 2
• Flat Backed Pearls
• 6mm Satin Ribbon
• Nitwit Collections Papers

I've been inspired by:

• Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
• Simon's Monday Challenge - New Products

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Nuts!

I've got one final page left to share with you from my planner (which turned out to be a labour of love, as the pages took a while to plan out themselves!)  This one features Bundles of Hugs from Whimsy Stamps, watercoloured as usual.  I thought he was a autumnal kind of image so he's been used to decorate September's page.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Acorns: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Sky: Tumbled Glass

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Baby Bunny

It's a new year and there are some new baby images soon to be released at Lili of the Valley.  This one's a cute little bunny and I've made a babygro shaped cardbase for her to sit on.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Pinks: Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany
• Whites: Weathered Wood, Hickory Smoke, Black Soot

Card Recipe:

• Lili of the Valley Baby Animal Rabbit
• MFT Dienamics Stitched Circle Stax
• Flat Backed Pearls
• Nitwit Collections Papers butterfly Kisses
• Button Twine
  
• Cardbase is a Silhouette cutting file

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Farewell to 'the year that shall not be named'

In many ways, the less said about 2020, the better.  At the risk of wishing our lives away, it's a year many of us are glad to see the back of, and 2021 is bringing a new year with fresh hope.

Despite all the extra time spent at home, I seemed to have been less productive and more procrastinated.

As we wave goodbye to 'the year which must not be named' here I am having my usual annual stumble through the past 12 months of crafting. 

My sincere thanks to those who've crafted with me this year.  Again I've noticed falling comments, so for those of you who do leave a short note, I am always grateful and I read everyone one. 

So, brace yourself for a photo-laden farewell to 2020.  As usual, I've selected my favourite creation from each month. 

In the meantime, I wish you all a happy, healthy and creative 2021. 

January 

Despite not being a fan of yellow, this bright springtime card for my Auntie was one of my faves.

February

A simple card for my Valentine!

March

Unfortunately the intended recipient of this card had to delay her retirement plans due to the events of 2020, but hopefully will get to enjoy her well-earned retirement this year instead.

April

This is one of my favourite Lee Holland images.

May

Sticking with the giraffe theme, this cutie was one of my fave crocheted creations of the year.  I'm hoping to do a bit more crochet next year.

June

I really love making these oversized tags for special gifts.

July

I've never really used stencils much, but actually really liked how this card turned out when I dabbled with a new stencil in July.

August

My favourite bear. I loved how he turned out on this card.

September

I made a couple of journals this year for my longest standing crafting buddies. They took quite a bit of thinking and time to plan out (oh, the irony!!!) and this is the front of one of them.

October

Sometimes I am in a clean and simple mood .......

November

.... and sometimes I'm in full and fussy mode ...

December

... and sometimes I decide to just make life difficult for myself with a fancy fold too!

That's all Folks.

Happy crafting, and Happy New Year! 

Let's hope 2021 is an improvement on its predecessor.

Annette
xx

Wishing You Christmas Cheer

This was the card I made for the recent Dies to Die For Winter/Christmas Card Swap.  I stamped a couple of the images from the MFT SY Christmas Cheer set with pale grey ink to get a no-lines image and watercoloured as usual.  These no-lines images take me two or three times as long to paint as 'normal' images but I do love the softer look for a change.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Yellows: Mustard Seed
• Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
• Snow: Weathered Wood

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Happy (*hic*) New (*hic*) Year (*hic*)

With just a few more days before we ring in the new year, for my Digi Choosday project this week I've made a bottle tag for our New Year tipple, using Winnie Winter Celebration and a sentiment from the Winnie Celebrations 2 Sentiments kit.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Browns: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
• Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint
• Purples: Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord, Wilted Violet
• Oranges: Fossilised Amber, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
• Snow: Weathered Wood

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Monday Challenge - Celebrate

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Fancy Friendship

I really love making special cards for people who I think will understand how much effort (for 'effort' read: 'blood, sweat and tears') have gone into making their creation.  Today's card is one of two I've made for 2 special friends.  I can only share one here for now (I'm not sure if the other recipient has opened hers yet) but this version has been sent to a friend who I met at Uni, more than 20 years ago, when she was living in the UK. She's now back in her native Tokyo, but has previously sent me very intricate traditional Japanese cards, so I like to make more of an effort with a fancy fold or shape.  I've made a twist 'n' pop card which is actually easier than it looks and I was really pleased with the outcome.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo
• Grass: Bundled Sage, Peeled Paint
• Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
• Greys: Pumice Stone, Hickory Smoke, Black Soot

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• MFT Polar Bear Pals 
• Maja Design Coffee in the Arbor Papers
• MFT Merry Christmas Circle Frame (cut in half and arched around the circle panel)
• Sentiment from MFT Holiday Penguins
• MFT Dienamics Stitched Oval Stax

Other:

• Wild Orchid Crafts Cherry Blossom
• Wild Orchid Crafts Cosmos Daisy
• Wild Orchid Crafts Open Roses
• Glossy Accents
• Flat Backed Pearls
• Crystal Glamour Dust
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL65 Double Stitched Circles

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Christmas Critters
• Simon's Monday Challenge - Ice Cold

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Campfire

I've used the Happy Campers image from MFT to make this fun card.  I think the bunny is my favourite, but they all look adorable!

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Bunny: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo 
• Fox: Antique Linen, Tea Dye, Vintage Photo
• Mouse: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
• Guitar: Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Four Candles ....

This week I was challenged to make a card using 4 squares which I've done by making a Twist 'n' Pop card (admittedly mine turned out to be rectangles rather than squares), but it reminded me of the Two Ronnies sketch about the four candles/fork handles.  I've just watched it again and had a giggle!

For this week's Polkadoodles Digi Choosday, I've used 2 Cute Christmas Penguins (disguised as robins!) and Penguin Gifts to decoreate the insert for my Twist and Pop card. The front features Winnie Christmas Wishes Helping Hands and the papers are Lily Bug Love Heaven.  I've watercoloured my images using Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers.

I've been inspired by:

• Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Let It Snow
• Simon's Monday Challenge - Ice Cold

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Snow Swissie

I'm trying to finish decorating one of my planners in time for the new year so today's image using the adorable Snow Swissie from CC Designs is featured on my January page.  I really love this image and it's the second time that I've inked her up recently.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Hair/Ground: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot 
• Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Blues: Stormy Sky, Faded Jeans, Chipped Sapphire
• Yellows: Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed
• Reds: Candied Apple, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• CC Designs Snow Swissie
• Stitched Square Die
  

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Beary Merry Christmas

At As You Like It Challenge this week we're talking Christmas films.  My all-time favourite is The Snowman; I love the story and animation, and although it may be a few years old, I still enjoy watching it.  This image reminded me of the film with the little bear building his snowman friend, with help from the cute little critters.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Oranges: Fossilised Amber, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
• Reds: Candied Apple, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
• Snows: Pumice Stone, Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Speckled Egg

Card Recipe:

• LOTV Wrapped up Warm
• 15mm Satin Ribbon
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Wild Orchid Crafts Cosmos Daisy
• Wild Orchid Crafts Open Roses
• Wild Orchid Crafts Hip Rosebuds
• Wild Orchid Crafts Mini Rosebuds
• Wild Orchid Crafts Lily Flowers
• Crystal Glamour Dust
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL67 Double Stitched Ovals

I've been inspired by:

• Country View Crafts - Anything Christmas

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Hello Bear

Today I've been playing with this little bear!  

Of course his shirt had to be red!  ;0) 

Isn't he a cutie!

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur: Scattered Straw, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Reds: Candied Apple, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• Whimsy Stamps Hello Bear
• MFT Party Plaid Paper Pad
• Whimsy Stamps Birthday Shadow Die

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Fun with Dies

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Cute Snow Friends

For Digi Choosday today I've used Cute Snow Friends from Polkadoodles to make a sleeve wrap for my handcrafted advent calendar.  The pink gingham papers are actually from a freebie Easter paper pack but I think gingham can be used in any season, and I do like pink at Christmas!  

Here's the sleeve on the gatefold box that I've made using quite stiff mountboard...

... and here's the inside with some of the boxes which I cut with my silhouette, all perfectly sized for a small chcolate treat!

This is the sleeve on its own.  The ribbon is a gorgeous double sided satin (the other side is chocolate brown colour) but I did end up sticking it down a bit after I took this picture, because I noticed it was a little loose.  The join is hidden underneath the image.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Bear: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
• Puppy: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Scarves: Abandoned Coral, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
• Sky: Weathered Wood
• Penguin: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
• Country View Crafts - Anything Christmas

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Little Lion

I love Lee Holland images and this little lion is my latest indulgence.  I've finished him off with the fabulous Whimsy Stamps Birthday Shaddow die which has become my new favourite sentiment die.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tea Dye
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• Whimsy Stamps Little Lion
• MFT Watercolor Paper Pad
• Stitched Rectangle
• Whimsy Birthday Shadow Die
  

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

March of the Penguins

I have a real soft spot for penguins (from Pingu to Happy Feet to March of the Penguin), so these are the critters who I've chosen to feature on today's card.  

We had a fantastic penguin coastal zoo located about a mile from where we live.  My husband and I had an annual membership and I loved going there to visit the little waddlers when we walked down to the harbourside, but unfortunately the zoo was a casualty of this summer's lockdown and sadly they have closed permanently.  I've read in the local rag today that 12 of them have been moved to Wales, but I don't know what's happened to the rest. I really hope they've been rehomed.

Here's a picture of what it was like before it closed.  The penguins had right-of-way over the visitors, who had to wait if the penguins decided they wanted to go to another area of their enclosure.  I was really sad when it was announced they were closing.  There were other birds and sealife there, including some adorable otters.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Penguins: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
• Purples: Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord, Wilted Violet

Card Recipe:

• Penguins from Lili of the Valley
  
• Nitwit Collections Papers (Snow Princess)
• PinkFresh Studio Classic Edgers
• Simon Says Stamp Winter Snow Wafer Die
• Glamour Dust
• Glossy Accents
• Flat Backed Pearls
• White Gel Pen
• Viva Pearl Pen

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Monday Challenge - Happy Holidays
• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Christmas

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Bundles of Hugs

I've made another autumnal giant tag using my new Squirrel stamps.  The tag shape is made by combining some rounded rectangle and oval dies.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur: Tea Dye, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
• Acorns: Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Flower: Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
• Greens: Bundled Sage, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Ground: Pumice Stone, Black Soot

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• Whimsy Stamps Bundles of Hugs
• MFT Dienamics Stitched Circle Stax
• MFT Dienamics Inside Out Stitched Rounded Rectangle Stax
• MFT Party Plaid papers
• Daisy ribbon
• Brad

I've been inspired by:

• Country View Crafts - Not a Card

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Sending Wishes

I've made a sweet Thank You card using Maisie Mouse Sending Wishes and some papers from the Winnie Sugar Sprinkles Paper Heaven 3 Bundle.  I thought it looked like sweet little Maisie was writing out a thank you card herself!

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Mouse: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss, Old Paper
• Reds: Candied Apple, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
• Ground: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Speckled Egg
• Background: Tumbled Glass

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Thanks

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Notebook

I think this is my favourite image from the newly released James the Bear set from Lili of the Valley.  He looks like he' is holding his paws out for a hug!  I've used him to decorate the front of a planner that I've made.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur/Hair: Scattered Straw, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose
• Sky: Milled Lavender
• Ground: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Speckled Egg

Card Recipe:

• James Hello from LOTV
• Flat Backed Pearls
• Papermania Papers
• Wild Orchid Crafts Cosmos Daisy
• Wild Orchid Crafts Open Roses
• Wild Orchid Crafts Hip Rosebuds
• Wild Orchid Crafts Mini Rosebuds
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL67 Double Stitched Ovals
• Corner protectors
• Elastic & Button
• Mountboard

I've been inspired by:

• Country View Crafts - Not a Card

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

April Balloons

I've been playing with the new James images and love this one which reminds me of the film Up!  I've masked the little bear and inked up the sky using a cloud stencil and Milled Lavender DI.  He's been used to decorate April in my planner.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur: Scattered Straw, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint
• Blues: Chipped Sapphire
• Oranges: Carved Pumpkin, Rusty Hinge
• Sky: Milled Lavender
• Purples: Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord, Wilted Violet, Seedless Preserves
• Yellows: Mustard Seed
• Reds: Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany
• Greys: Hickory Smoke

Card Recipe:

• James & Balloons from LOTV
• MFT Dienamics Stitched Oval Stax

I've been inspired by:

• Country View Crafts - Anything but a Card

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Holiday Penguins

There is a cute penguin playing on today's card as I'm building up my Christmas card stash.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Penguin: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Browns: Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Reds: Candied Apple, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• MFT Holiday Penguins
• MFT Dienamics Stitched Rounded Rectangle Stax
• Wild Orchid Crafts Open Roses
• Wild Orchid Crafts Mini Rosebuds
• Maja Design papers
• Seam binding
• Flat Backed Pearls
  

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Maisie Baking a Cake

At As You Like It Challenge we're asking if you prefer masculine or feminine themes, and it's safe to say that I much prefer making girlie cards.  Although I've not splattered today's card with flowers and gems, I think it's still pink and feminine. There's a sprinkling of ribbon and lace as well as an apron shaped card-base to complement Maisie the mouse who's doing a spot practice for an appearance on Bake Off.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Stool: Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Oranges: Fossilised Amber, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
• Pinks: Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry
• Ground: Pumice Stone, Black Soot

Card Recipe:

• Maisie Mouse Baking a Cake from Polkadoodles
• Papers from Nikky bundle from Polkadoodles
• Gingham pink ribbon
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL65 Double Stitched Circles
• Lace

I've been inspired by:

• Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Go Nuts

These cute little squirrels from Whimsy Stamps have me going nuts for their cute antics. I've watercoloured this scamp and used my new MFT papers for an autumnal tag.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur: Tea Dye, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
• Acorns: Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Ground: Pumice Stone, Black Soot

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• Whimsy Stamps Bundles of Hugs
• MFT Dienamics Stitched Oval Stax
• MFT Dienamics Inside Out Stitched Rounded Rectangle Stax
• MFT Party Plaid papers
• Daisy ribbon
• Brad

I've been inspired by:

• Country View - Not a Card

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Winnie Winterland

I've made a diamond easel shaped cardbase featuring Polar Friends from the Winnie Winterland collection and some freebie papers (Nikky) and sentiment (Season's Greetings).  I think the diamond shape works really well with the circle panel. I followed a tutorial to make the cardbase.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Hair: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
• Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
• Tree: Bundled Sage, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Snow: Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord
• Reds: Candied Apple, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
• Penguins: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot

Card Recipe:

• Polkadoodles Winnie Winterland Polar Friends
• Papers from Nikky Set
• Season's Greetings Sentiment
• Tattered Lace Doily Lace Essential Circles & Square Dies
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL65 Double Stitched Circles

I've been inspired by:

• TBA

Happy crafting
Annette
xx